Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11403)
Republic Act No. 11403 creates a new barangay known as Barangay 201, Zone 20 in the City of Pasay, Metropolitan Manila by separating certain areas from Barangay 183, Zone 20.
The areas of Kalayaan Village, Teachers Bliss, and Balabag are separated from Barangay 183, Zone 20 to constitute Barangay 201, Zone 20.
Barangay 201, Zone 20 is bounded on the Northwest by Zones 16 and 19, on the Northeast by the City of Makati and Taguig, and on the Southeast, South, West and Southwest by the City of Parañaque as per the detailed technical description in the law.
The territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area remains with the local government exercising administrative supervision until final resolution by the appropriate agency or forum.
The plebiscite conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections on June 8, 1997, pursuant to Pasay City Ordinance No. 831, serves as substantial compliance with section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991.
The incumbent barangay officials of Barangay 201, Zone 20 continue to hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
All public infrastructure and facilities for public use existing at the time of approval of the Act are transferred without cost or compensation to and administered by Barangay 201.
Yes, Barangay 201 is entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act was approved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines and signed by the President of the Philippines.